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Today’s Farm March/April 2020
Another edition of Today's Farm brought to you by Teagasc.
6 March 2020
Tillage Newsletter – March 2020
Tillage Newsletter – March 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Crop diversification Winter cereals Spring crops Winter wheat Health & safety – Think ahead to prevent injury and illness
5 March 2020
Spread accurately and evenly
Spread accurately and evenly Type Media Article By Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park Today’s fertiliser spreaders are increasingly complex with advanced control systems often coupled with on-board weighing and GPS control. But whether a spreader has complex electronic or simple mechanical controls, its setting and adjustment to ensure accurate and even spreading […]
25 February 2020
National Potato Conference 2020
National Potato Conference 2020 Type Event Proceeding National Potato Conference 2020 which took place on Tuesday, 18 February in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin. Download Publication (PDF) National Potato Conference organised by Teagasc and the Irish Farmers’ Association, in association with Bord Bia.The morning session of the conference focussed on the […]
18 February 2020
Potato Newsletter – February 2020
Potato Newsletter – February 2020 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Seed Wire worm Upcoming events
12 February 2020
Crop Opportunities
Crop Opportunities Type Media Article John Spink, Head of the Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme, Oak Park, Carlow There has been an upsurge in interest in diet and the relative merits of plant based versus animal sourced foods, particularly related to the impact of diet on climate change. Whilst a […]
11 February 2020
Malting Barley Conference 2020
Malting Barley Conference 2020 Type Event Proceeding Teagasc Malting Barley Conference in conjunction with Boortmalt which took place on Monday, 10th February in Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Presentations included: Teagasc Boortmalt Joint Programme – OverviewEoin Lyons, Joint Programme Advisor, Teagasc Does terroir exist in barley – latest researchKieran Kilcawley, Teagasc Malt […]
11 February 2020
Tillage Newsletter – February 2020
Tillage Newsletter – February 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Spring beans Winter cereals Oilseed rape Teagasc events Health & Safety – Manage workload
5 February 2020
Soil Nutrient Management Planning – A cost or an investment?
Soil Nutrient Management Planning – A cost or an investment? Type Media Article By Luke Clogher, Teagasc Walsh Fellowship Masters Student, Teagasc Castlerea. Soil is the most important asset on any farm, as all outputs are derived from it. Therefore, it’s essential that it’s looked after using best practice along with good […]
31 January 2020
National Tillage Conference 2020
National Tillage Conference 2020 which took place on Wednesday, 29 January in the Lyrath Convention Centre, Kilkenny. Download Publication (PDF) This year’s Teagasc National Tillage Conference is set against a background of the challenging 2019 Autumn, which led to a reduction of up to 50% in winter crop plantings. Meanwhile, the sector continues to face […]
29 January 2020